Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• A. After the game
• B. Running fast
• C. She sings
• D. Can you help me?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'After the game.' A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, describing a relationship in time, location, or direction. In this case, 'After' is the preposition, and 'the game' is its object, making it a prepositional phrase. Choices B, C, and D do not contain prepositional phrases. Choice B, 'Running fast,' is a gerund phrase with an adverb modifying a verb. Choice C, 'She sings,' is a subject-verb sentence construction. Choice D, 'Can you help me?' is an interrogative sentence asking for assistance.

2. Select the meaning of the word 'somnambulist' in the sentence based on the context clues: 'If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a somnambulist.'

• A. Explorer
• B. Magician
• C. Insomniac
• D. Sleepwalker

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Sleepwalker.' A somnambulist is someone who walks or performs other activities while asleep, commonly known as a sleepwalker. In the given sentence, the context of waking up outside in pajamas in the middle of the night indicates an occurrence associated with sleepwalking. Choice A, 'Explorer,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the behavior described. Choice B, 'Magician,' is not related to the context of sleepwalking. Choice C, 'Insomniac,' refers to a person who has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, which is not the meaning conveyed in the sentence. Therefore, 'D: Sleepwalker' is the most appropriate choice based on the context clues provided.

3. Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• A. Over the course of the day
• B. After I finish my homework
• C. I can't use my mother's car
• D. Through the tunnel

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'After I finish my homework.' This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on the rest of the sentence for context and meaning. Choice A, 'Over the course of the day,' is a prepositional phrase, not a dependent clause. Choice C, 'I can't use my mother's car,' is an independent clause as it can function as a complete sentence on its own. Choice D, 'Through the tunnel,' is also a prepositional phrase and not a dependent clause.

4. What part of speech is the word 'disappointed' in the sentence 'I was disappointed by the outcome'?

• A. Verb
• B. Noun
• C. Adjective
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'I was disappointed by the outcome,' 'disappointed' is used to describe the subject 'I,' indicating its quality. This function classifies 'disappointed' as an adjective. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns by giving more information about their attributes. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Adjective.' The other choices are incorrect because: - 'Verb' refers to an action word or a state of being, which 'disappointed' is not performing in this sentence. - 'Noun' represents a person, place, thing, or idea, and 'disappointed' does not serve this function in the given sentence. - 'Adverb' modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but 'disappointed' is not modifying any of these in the sentence provided.

5. Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'He was _____ by the kindness of strangers.'

• A. affected
• B. infected
• C. effected
• D. defected

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'effected.' In this context, 'effected' means to produce a result or impression, which aligns with the emotional impact of the strangers' kindness. The other choices are incorrect: A) 'affected' might seem plausible, but 'effected' is a better fit as it implies a direct result. B) 'infected' is incorrect as it implies a negative or harmful impact, which is not the intended meaning. D) 'defected' means to abandon allegiance, which is not relevant in the given sentence.

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